Apartment in Alvor, Western Algarve
Luxury Apartment in the Centre of Alvor
10 minutes Walk to the Beach, 5 minutes Walk to the
Harbour
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
The apartment is on the first floor of a small three-storey block, 10 minutes walk to the 4km
sandy beach and 5 minutes to the unspoilt harbour via traditional cobbled
streets. Alvor has excellent restaurants serving everything from locally-caught
barbecued fish to international cuisine. Whilst a car is not essential, there
are multiple places of interest within a short drive and the apartment benefits
from a reserved, secure parking space. The accommodation is luxuriously
furnished and equipped.
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| Prices Currency Conversion |
Rental periods |
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| 10 January - 31 March 2010 | £280 - £310 |
| 1 April - 28 May 2010 | £350 - £380 |
| 29 May - 21 July 2010 | £420 - £450 |
| 22 July - 31 August 2010 | £570 - £600 |
| September 2010 | £420 - £450 |
| 1 October 2010 - 8 January 2011 | £320 - £350 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in GB Pounds.
Lower rate applies to one or two people occupying only one bedroom.
Special rates are available for part-week lets and at Public Holiday periods.
Discounts are available on lets of 4 weeks or more.
Changeover day
Flexible.
Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: | Two bedrooms, each with double bed, large fitted wardrobes, air-conditioning and access to balcony. Built-in security box in master bedroom. |
| Bathrooms: | Two bathrooms, one en-suite. Both are fully-fitted with bath/shower, wc, bidet and basin in vanity unit. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted and equipped with hob, oven, extractor, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, etc. Breakfast bar with stools. Full range of tableware, glassware and cutlery. |
| Living Rooms: | Luxurious lounge/dining room with two sofas, coffee table, dining table with 4 chairs, satellite TV/DVD/CD, access to balcony, air-conditioning. |
| Other: | Spacious hall with video entry phone. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Two sets of bathroom, beach and kitchen towels are provided. These and bed linen are changed and the apartment cleaned weekly. More frequent maid service is available at additional cost. |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment has secure allocated garage parking, a large shared roof terrace
(furniture provided), two small private balconies with table and chairs, full
air-conditioning, electric window shutters, video entry phone, clothes drying
rack and heated towel rails.
Smoking and pets are not allowed in the apartment.
The elevator serves garage and all levels except roof terrace, allowing access to the
apartment for those with limited mobility.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
| hob | oven | fridge/freezer | microwave |
| dishwasher | washing machine | iron/ironing board | satellite tv |
| central heating | air conditioning |
Outside
There is a large shared roof terrace, communal gardens and two small private
balconies with table and chairs.
Coast/Beach
Alvor beach is 4km long, clean, sandy and unspoilt. The east end of the beach
has the coves and rock formations for which the Algarve is well known. The salt
flats to the west are an internationally recognised site for bird watchers and
other naturalists. The Algarve is renowned for its beaches, several others of
which are within easy reach.
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Golf
Many of the Algarve's famous golf courses are close by. Nearest, at 5/10
minutes drive are the championship courses at Penina and Alto Golf and Country
Club. Also near are Boa Vista, Morgado, Palmares, etc. Hire of equipment and
transport can be arranged close to the apartment.
Travel
Faro airport is 70 km away (approximately 45 minutes drive on new motorway).
Transport to/from Alvor can be arranged at favourable rates. The bus and taxi
services in and around Alvor are good and reasonably-priced. All essential
amenities are close to the apartment. Car hire and excursions are available at
competitive rates.
Distances
Alvor village is situated between the towns of Portimao (5km) and Lagos (17km).
To the north, in the hills, is the spa town of Monchique (20km). Lisboa is
about 3hrs on the new motorway and the Spanish border about 1.5 hrs.
Further details
Alvor has shops, restaurants, bars, market, supermarkets, hospital, banks, post
office, etc. Portimao, Faro, Lagos and Silves are of historical and cultural
interest. Shopping complexes are available in Portimao and at other nearby
locations. The western Algarve coast is dramatic and beautiful, Cape St Vincent
being the most south-westerly point in Europe. The Monchique hills, inland, are
famous for their spa, chicken piri-piri, and for producing the corks for most of
the world’s wine bottles!
Booking notes
Telephone/online bookings are held for 7 days and are confirmed upon receipt of
deposit (25% of total cost).
Balance is due 8 weeks before start of holiday.
| For bookings and further information Jenny Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)20 8429 3679 Tel: (Portugal) + 351 282 418017 Mobile: (Portugal) + 351 91 658 6335 Email:jenny@alvorapartment.co.uk |
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